September 01, 2015
This past spring’s highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak was the largest animal health emergency in U.S. history, killing 50 million chickens and turkeys and likely bankrupting some farms. The virus could return with this fall’s southward migration of waterfowl.
AVMA
Thousands of attendees enjoyed four days full of education and events in Boston at the 152nd AVMA Annual Convention, July 10 to 14 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The AVMA launched its new brand July 11 during the Welcome Reception in the exhibit hall.
Community
Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine recently got word that it will receive $7.1 million from the federal government. The money will help the program expand its ability to recruit, train, and retain underrepresented minorities in veterinary medicine. The funds also are meant for the institution to continue to educate culturally competent veterinarians and public health professionals